Disney Unveils Model of Ride that Will Replace Splash Mountain in 2024 — and a Familiar Feature is Gone

Photo: Paul Morse Disney fans finally got a first look at “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure,” the ride that will replace Splash Mountain. A large model of thePrincess and the Frog-themed attraction is on display at the Disney Parks and Experiences Wonderful World of Dreams pavilion at the D23 Expo, which kicks off today in Anaheim, California. Disney announced in thatSplash Mountain would be getting a refresh based on 2009’sThe Princess and the Frog, which features the company’s first Black princess, Tiana, back in 2020.

Disney Unveils New Interactive Art Exhibit to Celebrate Mickey Mouse's 90th Anniversary

Disney is heading to New York City! In celebration ofMickey Mouse’s90th anniversary, the company unveiled their plans for an interactive art exhibit titled “Mickey: The True Original Exhibition,” that will open in N.Y.C. in November. The immersive pop-up will span a 16-000-square-foot space in Manhattan, and will feature multimedia art installations, from murals to sculptures to paintings. Much like theDisney theme parks, the exhibit is sure to be full of highly Instagrammable spots.

Disney Warns Moviegoers that 'Incredibles 2' Could Cause Epileptic Seizures

Disney is warning moviegoers that their new film Incredibles 2 couldcause epileptic seizures. The Pixar movie about a family of superheroesincludes several scenes where the villain, Screenslaver, uses a weapon that involves flashing lights. Afterthe long-anticipated moviedebuted in theaters on Friday, people went on Twitter to warn people of the possible safety hazard. “TO ANY FRIENDS WHO HAVE EPILEPSY, SEIZURE DISORDERS OR LIGHT SENSITIVITY: please be careful if you’re seeing theIncredibles 2,” advised one Twitter user.

Disney Works to Darken Princess Tiana's Skin in 'Wreck-It Ralph 2' After Internet Backlash

Photo: DisneyPrincess Tiana will look a little more like herself whenRalph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2hits theaters on Nov. 21.Disney animators hit the drawing board again on Disney’s first African-American princess after internet backlash pointed out how thePrincess and the Frogcharacter appeared to look different in a teaser for the upcoming movie,according to theWall Street Journal. Tiana made her debut in the 2008 movie and isone of the princesses featured in theWreck-It Ralphsequel.

Disney World & Disneyland Reinstate Indoor Mask Mandate, Regardless of Vaccination Status

Photo: Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via GettyIf you’re heading to one of Disney’s two U.S. theme parks, you better pack your mask.Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and Walt Disney World in Orlando will be reinstating their indoor mask mandate on Friday, July 30, PEOPLE can confirm, requiring all guests and staff members towear a facial covering while indoors.This rule will apply to all enclosed attractions, transportation systems (like shuttles, buses, monorails and the Disney Skyliner), stores, restaurants (when not actively eating or drinking) and more.